Protesters clash with police in Pirwadhai area Rawalpindi

HeadlinesProtesters clash with police in Pirwadhai area Rawalpindi

Islamabad: Hundreds of  students of a local deoband religious school mostly from KPK are trying to enter Islamabad via Pirwadhai area Rawalpindi to protest against permission given by the government to the procession of Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain. Riots in Raja Bazzar also reported in media where clash can become very serious. It may be mentioned that  Raja Bazzar was epicentre of riots that erupted all over the country on Ashura.

According to social media report, one worker of ASWJ has been seriously injured during clash with police. However police sources are not confirming the situation.

Police shelled the group in their attempt to disperse them. SSP Islamabad has also arrived in the area and arrested five suspects. More security officers have been called in from Islamabad to contain the mob in Rawalpindi and not allow them to enter the capital city.

Asad Haroon
Asad Haroon
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